For those of us who like a good drink once in a while on a night out, we’re all glad prohibition is just something we studied in history class! But this 20th-century period left some fascinating remnants in our culture – including the tradition of speakeasies, which were underground bars where the booze continued to flow far away from the prying eyes of the law. And in New Jersey, we do things our own way, so it’s no surprise a few speakeasies have persisted almost a century after prohibition. Maybe the most unique is a secret speakeasy in New Jersey called Murphy’s Tavern – located in the small shore town of Rumson. What makes it so unique? It’s not located in a business district or in the back of a restaurant – it’s located in what looks like an everyday suburban house on an ordinary street, and it might just be the best place to bring a date for a truly original night out that could only happen in New Jersey.

You could walk by Murphy's Tavern in Rumson a hundred times and not see it - unless you know what you're looking for.
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Keep an eye out for that telltale sign hanging from that ordinary suburban house - you've arrived at a trip back to the roaring twenties.
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This is an authentic speakeasy that has been serving up the good stuff since Prohibition ended. But when it did, the good times kept rolling at Murphy's Tavern - in its original location, thanks to many owners over a century.
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The most famous was Mary Murphy, and you can drink your choice of classic beer or craft cocktail under her name.
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But this isn't just a drinking spot - it's a restaurant too, with a menu of pizza, fried appetizers, and disco fries.
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No dish here is more famous, though, than the beloved Pork Roll Fries - thin strips of the iconic Jersey lunchmeat deep-fried until crispy and served with cheese sauce and ketchup.
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Have you visited Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson and tried the famous pork roll fries? Tell us about your visit to this secret speakeasy in New Jersey in the comments section. Unlike the speakeasies of old, this one doesn’t have to keep a low profile – so you can visit the Murphy’s Tavern website and Murphy’s Tavern Facebook page for all the exciting details. While you’re in Rumson, you might be surprised to know that there’s a hidden trail worth exploring. You’re also only a short drive away from the Beachwalk at Sea Bright, a beautiful and affordable hotel right next to the water.

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Murphy's Tavern, 17 Ward Ln, Rumson, NJ 07760, USA